You have been tasked to coordinate a multi-national meeting for your company, Turbine Energy International, with business entities from South Korea and Greece. The purpose of the meeting is to explore creating a partnership with the other two companies – the joint venture would install offshore wind turbines in the Sea of Japan and Mediterranean and supply energy to coastal South Korea and Grecian communities. Under the partnership, Turbine Energy would construct the facilities and the respective South Korean and Greek firms would operate them. The purpose of the meeting, scheduled over a three-day period, is to carve out the details. A dozen business men and women from each of the three firms [executives and technical staff] will attend. The agenda will include general meetings, breakout sessions as well as a number of social events – luncheons, dinners. As coordinator, your task is to develop protocol guidance for your Turbine Energy representatives when interacting with the foreign guests – such matters as business dress, table manners, general meeting conduct, and negotiation style.
1) Write a word document containing a profile on South Korea and Greece business cultures and practices.
A) Provide profiles that the proper guidance necessary for both the business/professional and social activities planned.
B) The content should avoid generalization and contains the appropriate detail focused to address both the cultural differences of the two visiting groups as well as the unique circumstances of the events planned. Information explains pertinent customs, habits and behaviors as well as proper protocol.